If Delridge Way in White Center between a tavern and tool rental spot isn't the most unlikely place for a ladies dress shop it's not clear what might be. Kiki Corona, at 9448 Delridge Way SW has been successful there for the last nine years selling inexpensive club and special occasion dresses, shoes and jewelry and on Aug. 8 at 12 noon will open a second location in Westfield Mall at Southcenter. This is a grand opening event with food and refreshments.

Founded by Enrique "Kiki" Corona and now owned by he and his husband Luis Ortiz, the move was made possible through a combination of hard work, smart real estate investment, and help from family and friends.

The dresses which range in price from $24.95 to $49.95 are "90% made in America," said Corona. Some merchandise which requires more elaborate stichwork does come from China. Some dresses, but only a few, are more.

"A lot of the dresses are meant to be worn in a night club," Corona said, "It's high speed fashion, which means the styles change fast, so it's affordable."

Seattle Department of Transportation crews will intermittently close lanes to restore pavement in two areas of West Seattle next week if the weather is favorable. Drivers should plan for congestion and consider alternate routes.

Crews will close one lane at a time on Alki Avenue Southwest between Southwest Arkansas and Southwest Hampshire streets, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, from Tuesday, Aug. 4 until Thursday, Aug. 6.

Crews will also close one lane at a time on Beach Drive Southwest between Southwest Spokane Street and 61st Avenue Southwest, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, from Thursday, Aug. 6 until Friday, Aug. 7. Bus stops in this area will be temporarily relocated outside of the project site.

Traffic flaggers will direct street traffic at both locations. Pedestrians will not be affected by these closures.

These projects are part of the 2015 Arterial Major Maintenance program which aims to maintain busy streets with strategic small-scale pavement repairs.

Help protect wildlife! Volunteer with Seal Sitters Marine Mammal Stranding Network (www.sealsitters.org). On Saturday morning, August 15th, we will be holding a special training for those wanting to protect marine mammals along the shoreline of West Seattle and the Duwamish River. Unlike most marine mammal stranding networks, we encourage children to participate in Seal Sitters - supervised at all times, of course, by a parent or guardian. We are so proud of our amazing and dedicated volunteers who are on duty rain or shine - we hope you will join us!

A multi-media presentation will illustrate Seal Sitters MMSN's educational work in the community and the unique challenges of protecting seals and other marine mammals in an urban environment. Included in the training is an overview of NOAA's Western Region Marine Mammal Stranding Network and biology and behavior of seals and other common pinnipeds.